Abstract: The new plant is readily distinguishable from other Abelai.times.grandiflora as the Abelia described herein does not have the same characteristics as other Abelias in growth habit, or foliage color as described in horticultural literature.
Abstract: The new plant is readily distinguishable from other Ilex vomtoria as the Ilex described herein does not have the same characteristics as other Ilex in growth habit, or foliage color as described in horticultural literature.
Abstract: A new and distinct Raphiolepis indica plant which expresses a very high concentration of anthocyanin in new growth, has larger leaves and attains a larger ultimate size when compared with other commercial varieties in the market class. This plant is superior in development of a dense canopy of attractive coarse texture, with a high concentration of blossoms, but which produces no unwanted seed.
Abstract: A new distinct variety of Raphiolepis indica found as an openly pollinated seedling of Raphiolepis indica `Jack Evans`. The new variety is distinct with its thick leathery upturned leaves with revolute margins, bronze new growth, dense and mounding growth hibit, pink semi-double flowers, improved cold hardiness, and increased resistance to leaf spot and fireblight.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Raphiolepis indica found as an openly pollinated seedling of Raphiolepis indica `Jack Evans`. The new variety is distinct with its large, thick, coriaceous leaves, rust colored tomentose new growth, stout stems, single, white flowers, improved cold hardiness, and increased resistance to leaf spot and fireblight.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Azalea found as a seeding in a planned cross between the female Azalea `Double Beauty` and the male Rhododendron oldhamii `Fourth of July`. The new variety possesses a unique blooming time and is superior in development of an upright, dense, globose shaped plant with attractive semi-double strong pink flowers.